Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, David Hale, arrived 12 January in Lebanon, where he will meet with senior Lebanese officials to discuss the full range of bilateral and regional issues. Under Secretary served at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut as a political officer, Deputy Chief of Mission, and Ambassador over the span of …
1st Armored Brigade Combat Team receives first JLTVs The first Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) arrive at Fort Stewart where they will be fielded by the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division. The new trucks represent a significant modernization success for the Army and Marine Corps, with the program on track to replace …
The Haka The haka is a type of ancient Māori war dance traditionally used on the battlefield, as well as when groups came together in peace. Haka are a fierce display of a tribe’s pride, strength and unity. Actions include violent foot-stamping, tongue protrusions and rhythmic body slapping to accompany a loud chant. The words …
USASOC Reporting. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jonathan Farmer, 37, of Boynton Beach, Florida died of wounds sustained during an attack while conducting a local engagement in Manbij, Syria, January 16, 2019. Born April 27, 1981, Farmer joined the U.S. Army on March 30, 2005. He attended One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Georgia in …
“Here we come fiscal year 2019…. Col. Mark Olin and Command Sgt. Maj. Calvin Hamby lead the battalion and company leadership teams from U.S. Army 2nd Recruiting Brigade in a HAKA Maori battle cry. The HAKA being led by 2nd Brigade staff member Ed Sasan is a Polynesian chant that prepares the warrior with the …
Army recruiting has become more creative. It’s a tough sell out there for Army recruiters trying to make the quotas. Enter Esports. ESPORTS warriors wanted: Army seeks Soldiers for competitive online gaming team By Michelle deGuzman-Watson, Ms. Brittany Nelson (IMCOM) U.S. Army Recruiting Command is seeking current Soldiers to become part of the new U.S. Army esports …
The 30 Miler. A march across the harsh and unforgiving terrain of Dartmoor, to be completed in eight hours, regardless of the conditions. This is the final Commando Test. Everything you’ve worked for rests on this. Can you perform under that kind of pressure? It’s a state of mind. You may already have it: https://bit.ly/30miler_GMS
Human beings are programmed to fear the unknown, as a Royal Marine you have to face the unknown, ride into headfirst, whatever it holds. Treacherous terrain. Challenging conditions. Unwelcoming coastlines. Enemy territory. None of it stands in our way. It can’t, because what makes us elite is getting the job done where others can’t. By …
